Great Wolf Lodge springs to life with exciting Northwoods activities. Cub Club teaches kids about nature and wildlife through interactive programs like Bugs on a Rug and Backyard Birdies. Your children will sit mesmerized by the Great Clock Tower - where animals come to life with songs of nature.... more

With almost 3 acres of land to wander around in, you can sit in the shade or the sun and watch the fish in the water garden. You can check out the gardens or you can just relax on the front porch.... more

Take a mile long walk on an elevated boardwalk through an enchanting wetland ecosystem at the Bog Garden. Or stop to smell the roses at Greensboro Arboretum featuring 17 acres of permanent and special displays.... more

The Daniel Boone National Forest embraces some of the most rugged terrain west of the Appalachian Mountains. Come to hike, camp, picnic, rock climb, boat, hunt, fish, ride, target shoot, and to just relax.... more

Sandwiched between downtown Raleigh and the airport, the oasis of green that is Umstead State Park features a stand of 300+ year-old hardwood trees, more than 32 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, campsites, and lots more for nature lovers!... more

Mount Airy, North Carolina, is famous for being the hometown of Andy Griffith and the real life representation of Mayberry. The town is a great vacation destination with unique attractions, close prox ...

Hike the many trails through a virgin land where deer, bear and other forest creatures play. The vista from your private porch or the dining room affords today's modern man a feeling of quiet peace and reawakening to the delicate beauty that is unspoiled land.... more

There are about 100 parks in Charlotte, and there's always plenty of sunshine. Play Frisbee, outdoor volleyball, tennis, capture the flag, or softball and return to the simple life outdoors with your family in this beautiful city in North Carolina’s Heartland.... more

Being surrounded by 1000 acres of wilderness with five miles of mountain riverfront, Singletree Gun & Plough is uniquely designed to provide relaxation and rejuvenation far from the maddening crowds. The quiet solitude of the woodland cabins, or the gracious porches and sitting rooms of the Big Lodge are designed for the enjoyment of the nature... more

If you’re here for the birds, the bees, and the wildflowers don’t miss a trip to Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, one of the largest botanical gardens in North America. A world-class facility, the Garden will eventually encompass 450 acres. King’s and Crowder’s Mountain State Parks are also a stone’s throw away, offering great hiking,... more

Statesville is a great vacation destination tucked away in the fertile rolling landscape of Heartland North Carolina. You’ll find an abundance of fun activities here for all ages, and it's only 40 m ...

The Hendersonville area offers so much to do in one of the most beautiful places on earth! Golf at a local tee, brave the rapids, blaze through mountain trails on horseback or bike, or simply stroll and shop through quaint local towns.... more

Catch the mountain breezes blowing up from the Blue Ridge Mountains or watch the spectacular sunsets against the Carolina blue sky from the wide porch overlooking the original terraced gardens and columned pergola. Whether you are looking for antiques or wanting to fly fish, it’s all here in the Piedmont area, with activities to attract every... more

Visit the four-acre outdoor center the Riverway Adventure and Educational Center on the Lumber River, perfect for family outings or romantic picnics while visiting Lumberton. Riverwalk is also a perfect stop for bird watching or taking a scenic hike along the Lumber River.... more

Escape to an oasis of wilderness at the Museum of Life and Science! Observe the bears, discover the dino path, dig for fossils in the dirt from Aurora, and see every color in nature’s palette at the Butterfly House.... more

If you enjoy the outdoors, you should consider walking the Cape Fear River Trail. This wide, paved path is nearly four miles long and winds through a variety of settings. Nature lovers will appreciate the lush trees and wildlife, as well as spectacular views of the river.... more